Bates Smart has announced the appointment of five new senior leaders who the practice believes will drive its design, business and operations.

The practice says the talent and expertise of each professional is highly respected throughout the industry, and that their knowledge and vision will help Bates Smart continue to deliver some of Australia’s most enduring architecture, interior design and urban design projects.

Please find the full list of appointments below.

Mark Healey, Director

Healey has been promoted to Director following his exceptional contribution to Bates Smart’s interior projects over almost two decades. He has proven himself as a leader in healthcare design, currently directing the Frankston Hospital redevelopment, the Tweed Valley Hospital and the Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. This expertise is complemented by his talent across a diverse range of project types including the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C., Collins House residential, HOME Build-To-Rent, Collins Square and 360 Collins Street.

Claudia Fleuter, Studio Director

Fleuter is an architect with a significant track record in the delivery of complex, large scale residential, hospitality and commercial projects. She is a highly motivated team leader and has experience in leading architectural and interior projects, achieving a seamless integration between the two disciplines. Her recent major projects include the Frankston Hospital redevelopment, The Eastbourne and 35 Spring Street residential developments and 299 Bourke Street commercial.

Janine Koll, Practice Director

Koll leads practice management in our Sydney studio. A trained architect, she brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of the creative process to operational management of the studio and the firm’s people and culture. She is passionate about gender equity and providing an inclusive work environment for everyone and regularly participates in industry-wide collaboration for better practice.

Sharon Kuhnell, Practice Director

Kuhnell leads practice management in our Melbourne studio. She is also a trained architect and has extensive knowledge and experience in resource and commercial management, recruitment, people and culture, strategic planning and business transformation. Her future-focused approach to the studio reflects her enthusiasm for strategic solutions that foster creativity and inclusivity, enabling growth across the business.

Amanda Rogers, Business Development and Marketing Director

Rogers has been leading Business Development and Marketing in our Melbourne studio for over eight years. Her role encompasses client engagement, bid strategy, research and broad marketing services. Her BD and Marketing skills work in tandem to effectively engage with existing clients, new clients and industry stakeholders, while also promoting the business to the broader community.

For more information, visit batessmart.com.

 

Main Image: From top left: Mark Healey, Claudia Fleuter, Janine Koll, Sharon Kuhnell, Amanda Rogers.